§ 34. Mr. Ian BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the increase of sea defence responsibilities by the National Rivers Authority.
§ Mr. MacleanThe Environment Committee of the House of Commons for the Session 1991–92 has issued a report on coastal zone protection and planning. This includes recommendations for the reorganisation of responsibilities for coast protection and sea defence. The Government will respond to that report in due course.